Thursday, December 23, 2010

Question 948: Like MTV Bakra?

One theory for the origin of this term is that it may be an alteration of the word "coney" used for rabbits. Another theory suggests that the animals were brought to Europe by way of a particular place, leading people to think they had originated there. The place was also frequently used in English to refer generally to any far-off, unknown country, and so the name may simply be a colourful reference to the animal's foreignness. Which animal?

Answer: Guinea pig